Business Development Manager - Chicago

We are currently seeking an experienced and charismatic Outside Sales Professional to join our Business Development team, covering our mid-west territory based out of Chicago, IL. The salary for this position is competitive and we offer performance-based salary increases. We are an established company who continues to grow year over year, and you can become an integral part of our extraordinary employment force. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing existing accounts with a focus on developing new clients, opportunities and our brand.  Why join Superheat? Rewarding salary with an annual incentive plan Flexible work schedule Company paid travel expenses with vehicle allowance Company funded training provided Medical, vision, dental and 401K plans all with employer contributions as well as employer fully paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance You will be responsible for: Identifying and developing new business opportunities Working on market research and developing a database of prospective clients Achieving set sales targets Maintaining, managing, and growing our existing client base Maintaining and managing accurate, up-to-date sales related activities in the CRM Utilizing your community connections to create networking opportunities to connect with prospective customers Support tradeshows and customer sponsored events You will succeed in this role if you: Have some previous sales experience selling into large complex organizations Are self-motivated and results oriented Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills Passionate about offering an exceptional client experience Enjoy travel and seeing new places Feel comfortable managing an array of clients, projects, meetings, and deadlines simultaneously Have an understanding of CRM Any experience selling within chemical plants and/or refineries is considered an asset